Rockwall County DUI and DWI Records

Rockwall County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Rockwall. You can search these records online or visit in person to find case details, charges, bond information, and court outcomes for DWI cases filed in this county.

Rockwall County District Clerk

The Rockwall County District Clerk handles all felony DWI records for the county. This covers DWI third offense and above, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter cases. Two district courts handle the felony criminal docket: the 382nd and 439th Judicial District Courts. The office is at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 200, in Rockwall.

You can search Rockwall County DWI records at rockwallcountytexas.com/district-clerk. The case records portal at rockwallcountytexas.com/district-clerk/case-records gives free public access around the clock. No registration is needed for a basic search. You can search by defendant name, case number in the format YYYY-CR#####, filing date range, attorney name, or court number. Each result shows the charge, filing date, bond amount, bond type, court assignment, and the next scheduled court setting.

Documents can be purchased online for $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an extra $5.00 per document. The clerk accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Attorneys have been required to file electronically through eFileTexas.gov since January 1, 2016. Felony criminal records are kept permanently under Texas law.

Rockwall County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Rockwall County Clerk at Suite 100 of the same courthouse building maintains misdemeanor DWI records from the County Court at Law. First and second DWI offenses fall under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 and 49.09. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor. Second offense is Class A. A BAC of 0.15 or above on a first offense also raises it to Class A.

Records show the arrest date, charge classification, fine amount, court costs, probation terms if any, and community service hours ordered. Deferred adjudication is available for first-time DWI offenders. The standard deferral period runs 12 months and includes a 12-hour DWI education course, a Victim Impact Panel, and 24 to 80 hours of community service. No alcohol violations are allowed during the deferral period.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an additional $5.00 per document. You can pay online at rockwallcountytexas.com/payments with a 3% convenience fee. In-person payments take cash, check, money order, or credit card. Mail requests should go to Rockwall County Clerk, P.O. Box 187, Rockwall, TX 75087 with a check or money order.

Note: Payment plans are available for fines over $200, with a minimum of $50 per month. Missed payments can result in a warrant.

Rockwall County Sheriff - Arrest Records

The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office at 972 E. Yellowjacket Lane handles DWI arrests in unincorporated parts of the county. Contract cities include McLendon-Chisholm, Mobile City, and parts of Rowlett and Fate. The Records Division can be reached at (972) 204-7001, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The following screenshot shows the Rockwall County Sheriff's Office records portal, where you can search current inmate booking information and submit open records requests for DWI arrest reports.

The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office inmate search at rockwallcountytexas.com/sheriff/inmate-search shows current bookings with charges and bond amounts. Historical booking records are not available online.

Open records requests can be submitted online at rockwallcountytexas.com/sheriff/records, by email at sheriffrecords@rockwallcountytexas.com, or by mail to the Records Division at the Yellowjacket Lane address. Standard requests take up to 10 business days. Complex requests may take up to 20 business days. The fee schedule runs $5.00 for incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports. Body cam video costs $25 plus the cost of media. In-car video is the same. Audio recordings run $10 plus media cost. Body cam footage is kept for 90 days under standard retention; felony cases get extended retention to case disposition.

DWI arrest reports from the Sheriff include the deputy's narrative, observations of impairment, field sobriety test results, preliminary breath test results if used, chemical test results, and Miranda documentation.

Rockwall Municipal Court - Class C Offenses

The Rockwall Municipal Court at 385 S. Goliad Street handles Class C misdemeanors for incidents within Rockwall city limits. This includes public intoxication, minor in possession of alcohol, minor consumption of alcohol, and open container violations. These offenses do not rise to the level of DWI but can appear in a person's record.

You can search tickets and look up court dates at rockwalltexas.gov/municipal-court. The portal lets you search by citation number or name and pay fines online by credit card. A 3% convenience fee applies to card payments. Fine amounts for alcohol-related Class C offenses range from about $215 for open container violations to $520 for minor possession or consumption cases. A deferred disposition program is available for most Class C offenses with an administrative fee of $100 to $150 and a 90-day deferral period.

The Rockwall Police Department at 205 N. Johnson Street handles police reports for incidents in the city. Their Records Unit can be reached at (972) 771-7724. Reports can be requested online at rockwalltexas.gov/police/records, by email at policerecords@rockwalltexas.gov, or in person Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Standard reports cost $5.00. Video requests run $25 plus media costs.

Appeals from Municipal Court go to the Rockwall County Court at Law. You must file within 10 days of judgment and post an appeal bond.

Texas DWI Law and License Actions

Rockwall County prosecutes DWI cases under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first offense under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor carrying 72 hours to 180 days in jail and fines up to $2,000. A BAC of 0.15 or above raises it to Class A under the same section. DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle is charged as a state jail felony under Section 49.045. A third DWI is a third-degree felony. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are felonies of varying degrees.

The 382nd District Court coordinator can be reached at (972) 204-6405. The 439th District Court coordinator is at (972) 204-6406. A Pre-Trial Diversion program is available for first-time felony DWI offenders who have no prior felony convictions, a BAC under 0.15, and no accident with injury. The 18-month program includes treatment, community service, and monthly reporting.

After any DWI arrest in Rockwall County, the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation process starts right away. The arresting officer takes the physical license and issues a 40-day temporary permit. A driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing or the suspension becomes automatic. Refusing a chemical test leads to a 180-day suspension for adults on a first offense. Failing the test at 0.08 or above brings a 90-day suspension. Prior ALR suspensions within 10 years double these periods. The ALR process is governed by Transportation Code Chapter 524.

For crash-related DWI cases, the peace officer crash report (CR-3) can be ordered through TxDOT's CRIS Request system. Regular copies cost $6 and certified copies cost $8. TxDOT keeps crash records for 10 years. Driving records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on the type.

Nearby Counties

Rockwall County sits east of Dallas and is surrounded by several counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. DWI cases in those counties are handled by their own district and county clerks.